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Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 4.3
Author: shanlor

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

shanlor

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 11, 2017

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5008

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Very relaxing with no issues. Crew was very professional and cabin was neat and clean every day. Food was well prepared, but the open seating menu was repetitive.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Efficient and Effective.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Although well prepared, the open seating menu became repetitive.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Pool area was well maintained.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Unfortunately, the nightly entertainment did not the exceed the "cruise ship" standard.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Simply outstanding!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very nice.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Average

Thumbs Up 0

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Did not visit port

Could not visit due to weather.

Thumbs Up 0

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5

Island tour excursion was conducted very professionally. Driver was knowledgeable and respectful. Last stop on top of the mountain to the store was way too long (45 minutes) and the items were way over priced.

Thumbs Up 2

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Very Very nice!

Thumbs Up 0